The South End Chronicle
The South End Chronicle
The South End Chronicle
Welcome to The South End Chronicle — a living record of community voices, cultural preservation, and collective progress.
This platform is both a place for reflection and a rallying point for those across Bastrop County and surrounding communities who are committed to preserving, protecting, and honoring our shared history.
Here, we document the work, honor the past, and amplify the ideas shaping our future. Through these editorials, we aim for transparency, celebrate collaboration, and invite every resident to take part in an ongoing journey of remembrance, resilience, and renewal.
Walking the Past Into the Present: A South End Tour with Lulu Shelton & NaKiva Washington Fitzpatrick
“It’s powerful to see this taking shape,…”
Steering Committee Sets Vision in Motion for South End Cultural District
“We’ve got to put our hands to the plow and do the work.”
Getting It Right: The First Steps Toward the South End Cultural District
“This is a labor of love.”
— Council Member Perry Lowe, on the founding of the South End Cultural District
From Conversation to Commitment: Organizing the South End’s Next Chapter
“This is still home—let’s keep it alive.”
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